A recent development in New York City's ongoing controversy surrounding horse-carriage industry has garnered attention from German pop star Kim Petras. According to reports, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has agreed to a deal with City Council Speaker Julie Menin to phase out the horse-carriage industry. This move marks a significant step forward in efforts to address concerns raised by animal welfare groups and tourists who have experienced accidents involving the vehicles.

Petras showed her approval of the decision by re-sharing a statement from POLITICO reporter Chris Sommerfeldt on October 13. The statement highlighted the agreement between Mamdani and Menin as a major milestone in a "decades-long, politically fraught effort" to ban the horse-carriage industry. In response, Petras jokingly offered to send Mamdani her latest album, Detour, once the carriages are removed from Central Park.

This endorsement reflects not only Petras' support for Mamdani but also her previous public interest in the issue. Last year, she drew attention to Mamdani's admiration for her music during an election campaign interview, even suggesting she'd be willing to send him her new album under certain conditions.

The horse-carriage debate has resurfaced several times since last summer's tragic accident involving an 18-year-old tourist and their mother. Mayor Mamdani's announcement to back a bill making horse-drawn carriages illegal by June 2028 comes amidst renewed calls for action against what critics describe as cruel treatment of animals used in the industry.

While Petras' praise contributes to growing momentum behind the horse-carriage ban, its success will depend on various factors beyond individual endorsements. As discussions continue around implementing such changes, it remains to be seen how these developments will ultimately shape the future of New York City's tourism scene.